Alan Cave
For electrical and HVAC professionals requiring field references, alongside dedicated RPG players seeking optimization tools.
Alchemy for Skyrim ®
Snapshot
Who is Alan Cave?
Providing specialized reference tools and calculators for niche technical fields and gaming communities.
Target audience
Portfolio
Last updated
Alchemy for Skyrim ®
v3.3
9.4y ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Alan Cave?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Technical reference tools and gaming utilities
Scale
indie
Target audience
Electrical and HVAC professionals requiring field references, alongside dedicated RPG players seeking optimization tools.
Signature Patterns
- •Focus on high-utility reference databases and technical calculators
- •Consistent monetization via an upfront paid model across all titles
- •Targeting niche, high-intent user bases in technical and gaming sectors
- •Static portfolio management with no recent maintenance or feature updates
Portfolio momentum
The publisher has released zero updates across its 4-app portfolio in the last six months, with all titles last updated in 2017.
Portfolio
What does Alan Cave ship?
Apps
5 apps analysed
Analysis in progress
Distributed across 3 markets, strongest in Americas.
Based on 2 of 5 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States2 / 2
Europe (2)
- France1 / 2
- Germany1 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
Rivals
Who does Alan Cave compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(2)
Both apps target electrical professionals seeking NEC content, creating a direct conflict between a paid reference tool and a free gamified quiz.
Baker HVAC Pro+ competes by bundling a duct calculator within a broader supply management suite, capturing users who prefer a single free tool for both design and procurement.
Contenders(18)
Both apps target electrical professionals using NEC standards, though they serve distinct use cases: field reference versus exam preparation.
Both apps target HVAC professionals requiring portable duct sizing tools for field use, creating direct competition for the same professional user base.
Both apps target HVAC professionals by replacing physical ductulator wheels with digital calculation interfaces for airflow and dimensioning.
Both apps target the HVAC professional audience, though they serve distinct stages of the career lifecycle: field design versus certification preparation.
Both apps target HVAC technicians and include duct sizing calculators, creating direct competition for users seeking field-ready design tools.
Both applications target electrical trade professionals, with the target app providing on-site code reference material and the rival focusing on certification exam preparation.
Both apps target electrical professionals and apprentices using NEC standards, though they serve distinct use cases: field reference versus exam preparation.
Both apps target electrical professionals and apprentices, with the rival offering exam preparation content that overlaps with the code reference utility of the target app.
Both apps target HVAC professionals for duct sizing calculations, creating direct competition for screen time among field technicians and engineers.
Both apps target electrical professionals, but they serve distinct career phases: one provides on-site code reference for active work, while the other offers exam preparation for certification.
Both apps target HVAC professionals with calculation utilities for ducting and airflow systems.
Both apps target HVAC professionals for duct sizing calculations, creating direct competition for the same professional user base.
Both apps target electrical professionals requiring on-site reference tools for regional wiring standards. They compete for the same professional utility market segment despite focusing on different geographic code sets.
FieldFab competes for the same HVAC professional audience by addressing the physical fabrication stage of ductwork, whereas HVAC Duct Size Calculator focuses on the initial design and sizing phase.
Both apps target electrical professionals and students, competing for utility space on mobile devices through technical reference material and engineering content.
Both apps target electrical professionals, creating competition for utility space on a user's device. They overlap in the professional engineering and electrician user segments.
Both apps target HVAC professionals for on-site duct sizing calculations, creating direct competition for the same technical workflow.
Both applications target electrical professionals requiring on-site code reference, though they differ in their focus on specific code years and exam preparation utility.
Same space(12)
Supplies industry news and technical articles that keep professionals updated on electrical system developments.
Acts as a specialized field utility that automates specific tasks related to panel configurations and phase identification.
Provides a specialized calculation utility for aviation mechanics that parallels the utility-focused nature of code references.
This tool focuses on fluid dynamics and pipe sizing for liquids and gases, serving a broader engineering audience than the duct-specific source.
Offers a high-stakes exam simulation that serves as a career-advancement tool for the same user base.
Serves as an educational supplement for users seeking broader electrical knowledge beyond specific code references.
Offers a structured learning management system for students preparing for specific licensure examinations.
This app offers a diagnostic-heavy toolkit for technicians, focusing on fault finding and refrigerant values rather than just duct sizing.
Targets the same professional audience but focuses on certification preparation rather than field reference.
This app targets cotton gin air systems, providing a specialized logging tool for air velocity and volume measurements.
Provides active calculation utilities that complement the static NEC code reference data.
Functions as a comprehensive training platform for users transitioning from apprenticeship to master licensure.
New entrants(2)
This app combines an AI assistant with field calculators and code references, targeting technicians who need broad system knowledge.
This app provides an offline field toolkit for service technicians, including duct sizing alongside other system diagnostics.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Alan Cave
Bottom line
Alan Cave represents a legacy portfolio of high-quality but abandoned niche utilities. While the products achieved strong user sentiment, the total lack of updates since 2017 indicates the publisher is no longer active in the mobile market.
Frequently asked questions
How many apps does Alan Cave publish?
What kind of apps does Alan Cave make?
What is Alan Cave's top app?
In how many countries are Alan Cave's apps available?
What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 4
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 4
- Website scraped:
- no
- Social presence:
- no